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L686 APH

1997 Honda CBR600F

Multi-colour Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

37,078 mi
Last recorded37,078 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR600F26,263 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL686 APH
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600F
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2012 37,078 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 19 Mar 2012 37,078 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 12 Mar 2011 30,780 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 30,780 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 25,911 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 25,911 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 23,165 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

advise + instrument panel mounts in poor condition

advise + some fairing panels are missing

Pass 18 Dec 2007 17,586 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

How Reliable is the Honda CBR600F?

Based on 233,298 MOT tests across 21,936 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
762
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
21,936
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 3,898
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,218
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 2,113
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 1,718
wheel bearings have excessive free play 1,311
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L686 APH is a 1997 Honda CBR600F in Multi-colour with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Honda CBR600F models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 26,263 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda CBR600F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 3,898 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L686 APH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBR600F typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 29 years old, this Honda CBR600F is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L686 APH registered?

L686 APH is a 1997 Honda CBR600F, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is L686 APH safe to buy?

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